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Originally Posted by JCL
The policy was enacted January 1st, 2007. I don't have accident statistics for 2006. Driver distraction was considered to be an area that the company could improve in.
Safety statistics have generally improved year over year for 10 or so years.
I think that industry statistics, with a broader sampling base, are probably more relevant than figures from a single company, even one with 4000 drivers impacted by the policy. The link I provided has more complete statistics. Here is the industry group link:
Coalition for Cellphone-Free Driving
The Research Collection tab on this link has a lot of material. |
So basically, there is no solid evidence that the policy at your company had any effect on safety due to cell phone use or non-use. Which is not to undermine the intent of "we're doing everything we can to be more safe". I work for a company that manufactures retail products and safety is always #1 in the plants.
My point is that the government is once again over stepping their authority and inconveniencing the majority because the minority is a bunch of idiots who put their and others lives in danger by texting or not using a hands free phone. Make the fine astronomical for people texting or not using a hands free phone, don't ban the use for the rest of us, it's ridiculous.